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Averill & Bernadette
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Fancy a bit of gardening craic? Join Averill and Bernadette on a journey through the garden, and life. 100% unqualified honesty guaranteed. Friends and gardening give the best therapy, so please enjoy our tips on being mindful in gardening and life in general.

  1. 12/20/2023

    Ep 026 - Christmas Criac, New Year Plans and What's Happening in Our Gardens

    In this end of year wrap up, Averill & Bernadette enjoy a well overdue chitty chat together.  Reflecting on their achievements in 2023, exciting plans for 2024 and share what is happening in their gardens this summer.  Lastly, Averill & Bernadette wish all our listeners a Merry Christmas and a joyful and prosperous New Year! Ethique Shampoo Bar - Aussie Health Products No Pong Australia - All Natural, Extremely Effective Deodorant Eco Friendly Gifts - Shop The Best Sustainable Gifts Australia Wide – Biome Support the show Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review and we will share it on our socials! Check out our website www.seedychats.com or follow us on Instagram (Seedy_Chats) or Facebook (Seedy Chats).

    35 min

  2. 12/07/2023

    Ep 025 - Champagne Baths, Gardening on a Slope and Summer Plantings featuring Horticulturist Chloe Thomson

    In this episode, Averill & Bernadette speak with horticulturist with many hats Chloe Thomson.  Chloe is a video presenter and producer, teacher at her online course Sprout School and general gardening enthusiast. Chloe chats to us about her fond memories growing up in Wamboin NSW, her home garden complete with recycled window greenhouse and outdoor bathtub, the challenges she has overcome while gardening on a sloping block and what she is planning for her summer garden.    Links for further information:    Sprout School by Bean There Dug That - DIY Gardening Advice and Tips Chloe Thomson Horticulturist & Garden Coach (@beantheredugthat) • Instagram Bean There Dug That - YouTube Jane Edmanson - Wikipedia The Garden Gurus TV - YouTube Britain and Ireland Garden Tour with Chloe Thomson | Travelrite International Support the show Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review and we will share it on our socials! Check out our website www.seedychats.com or follow us on Instagram (Seedy_Chats) or Facebook (Seedy Chats).

    53 min

  3. 11/23/2023

    Ep 024 - No Dig Gardening, Diverting Food Waste and Growing Tips with Rachael from Home Soil

    In this episode Averill & Bernadette chat to a local gardening guru; Rachael from Home Soil.  Rachael and her husband Damian grow tasty and interesting vegetables on their picturesque property outside of Canberra.  They promote regenerative gardening systems, building soil, diversity, seed saving and the diversion of waste.  Averill & Bernadette were fortunate enough to get to visit Rachael and Damian's property and see firsthand the amazing and inspiring work they are doing on their small-scale farm. Links for further information: Home Soil - Rachael & Damian (@home.soil) • Instagram Charles Dowding: Home Dr. Elaine’s™ Soil Food Web School - Regenerating Soil - Regenerative Agriculture Courses The Next Green Revolution - National Geographic Call of the Reed Warbler, Revised Edition by Charles Massy  The Third Plate, Field Notes on the Future of Food by Dan Barber Support the show Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review and we will share it on our socials! Check out our website www.seedychats.com or follow us on Instagram (Seedy_Chats) or Facebook (Seedy Chats).

    59 min

  4. 11/09/2023

    Ep 023 - Garden Recipes, Growing for your Family & Gardening Dreams with Paul West

    In this episode, Averill and Bernadette chat with Paul West.  Paul West is a chef, passionate gardener, sustainability advocate and popular media personality. Paul reminisces with Averill and Bernadette about some River Cottage Australia memories, they share recipes and gardening dreams, and talk about his latest project; Grow It Local.  We also take listeners through Paul's book; Homegrown - a year of cooking and eating. Links for further information: Home - Grow it Local Homegrown, A year of growing, cooking and eating by Paul West River Cottage Australia - Wikipedia WWOOF Australia | WWOOF – World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms Home - National Arboretum Home - Live Better, Longer - Blue Zones Churchill Trust Support the show Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review and we will share it on our socials! Check out our website www.seedychats.com or follow us on Instagram (Seedy_Chats) or Facebook (Seedy Chats).

    55 min

  5. 10/26/2023

    Ep 022 - Homesteading, Bee's & Gardening with Kids featuring Sarah from Dirt and Daisy

    In this episode, Averill & Bernadette chat with our dear friend Sarah, from Dirt and Daisy.  Sarah is an organic gardener and suburban homesteader living on Whadjuk Nyoongar land near the Perth hills in Western Australia. Her business Dirt and Daisy gives ideas and inspiration for anyone wanting to grow your dream garden whilst living harmoniously with nature. Sarah talks to us about her two young children, chickens, bees, her small orchard and extensive veggie patch on a modest suburban block, she and her husband are always trying new ways to incorporate nature into their lives.    Links for further information:    Dirt and Daisy Facebook Grape Hyacinth Simple Syrup Recipe - Modern Homestead Mama Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent Sheets Australia | Lucent Globe Homesteading - Wikipedia Kalamunda Garden Festival Support the show Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review and we will share it on our socials! Check out our website www.seedychats.com or follow us on Instagram (Seedy_Chats) or Facebook (Seedy Chats).

    59 min

  6. 09/19/2023

    Ep 021 Ainslie Urban Farm, Starting Tomatoes and Permaculture featuring Fiona Buining

    In this episode Averill & Bernadette chat to permaculture royalty; Fiona Buining.  Fiona is passionate about growing plants, especially food plants, and is inspired to create pathways for future food growers in urban areas. Working with teenagers as a teacher she has seen first-hand the physical and mental health benefits of learning to grow food. Fiona chats to us about her story, as a pioneer in the Australian permaculture movement, and shares some fantastic tips on how and when to start your tomatoes. Links for further information: Ainslie Urban Farm - Fresh Microgreens In Ainslie Permaculture - Wikipedia Churchill Trust Support the show Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review and we will share it on our socials! Check out our website www.seedychats.com or follow us on Instagram (Seedy_Chats) or Facebook (Seedy Chats).

    1h 5m

  7. 09/07/2023

    Ep 020 - Eden Seeds, Home Grown Remedies and Seed Saving Tips with Ambre Whatley

    In this episode Averill & Bernadette chat with Ambre Whatley of Eden Seeds.  Ambre speaks to us about her passion for plants and seeds, her knowledge of medicinal herbs and shares some of her 'go to' herbal remedies.  Links for further information: Eden Seeds & Select Organic - Buy heirloom vegetable, herb, flower and tree seeds online. Seed Savers | Eden Seeds A list of seeds that are looking for reliable growers! How One of the World’s Oldest Science Experiments Comes Up From the Dirt - The New York Times (nytimes.com) The Beal see viability experiment. YEP tea: A Traditional Ways to Ward off Colds and Flu’s. – Empowered Health Support the show Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review and we will share it on our socials! Check out our website www.seedychats.com or follow us on Instagram (Seedy_Chats) or Facebook (Seedy Chats).

    58 min

  8. 08/18/2023

    Ep 019 - Antiquus Botanicus, Dirty Janes and Garden Goals

    In this episode, Averill & Bernadette interview Tracey from Antiquus Botanicus, a local bespoke vintage garden store owner.  Tracey speaks about her gardening journey, her passion for gardening and shares some tips to help you protect your winter crops. Links for further information: Antiquus Botanicus (1) Facebook Dirty Janes Canberra - Dirty Janes Home - National Arboretum (act.gov.au) What is a Food Forest? – Project Food Forest Support the show Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review and we will share it on our socials! Check out our website www.seedychats.com or follow us on Instagram (Seedy_Chats) or Facebook (Seedy Chats).

    59 min
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Fancy a bit of gardening craic? Join Averill and Bernadette on a journey through the garden, and life. 100% unqualified honesty guaranteed. Friends and gardening give the best therapy, so please enjoy our tips on being mindful in gardening and life in general.

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